Practicing the Prayer of St. Francis : Wipf & Stock Publishers : 9781666752854 : 1666752851 : 16 Sep 2022 : If you practice the Prayer of St. Francis faithfully, it will change your life. If you desire to undertake a spiritual journey, to be shaped and formed in the image of Christ, this book will point the way as you examine three powerful spiritual practices that center this prayer: Sowing, Seeking, and Seeing. Each chapter includes a short meditation, a personal story or two, references to Scripture, suggestions for practicing what we pray, and questions for reflection and discussion. This format is intended for personal devotions or small-group settings for Christians of all ages and faith stages. Part I: Sowing, investigates what it means to sow seeds of peace in hard soil, and what spiritual practices we can employ to bring about a fruitful harvest. Part II: Seeking, offers some spiritual practices that will assist us in our work and shape us as we strive to put others before our